Emperor Feng sat down, holding his chest with his hands, his face grim.

Steward Hu quickly spoke out, "Prince... His Majesty has been so busy with government affairs these past few days that he's become ill from overwork. If you have anything to say, please speak up and don't cause His Majesty any more worry. Why are you suddenly asking to die?"

Ning Que slowly raised his head.

"My child is gone."

"No, then no..."

"It's the Queen Mother's intention!"

"What did you say?!"

Emperor Feng's expression changed and he looked slightly surprised.

"That's impossible!"

"Lin Xianhong used my unborn child as a medicine to save Gu Yuan. I asked her, and she said that all this was done with the Queen Mother's approval. As the saying goes, when the cunning rabbit dies, the running dog is cooked. If the Queen Mother finds my Ning Wang Mansion an eyesore, you can give me poisoned wine now."

Ning Que was neither humble nor arrogant.

Because he wanted to make a big deal out of this matter!

"What did you say?"

Just then, an angry shout came from outside the door. A noblewoman, wearing a golden hairpin and a gorgeous red dress, slowly walked out. Although her face was covered with wrinkles, it was clear that she had a good foundation. She must have been a great beauty in her youth.

She is the biological mother of Emperor Feng and the current empress dowager!

"Meet the Queen Mother."

"waived."

The Queen Mother looked at Prince Ning's spirit tablet, then glanced at Ning Que. For years, she had presided over the harem, keeping the three palaces and six courtyards in perfect order. She had always adhered to her ancestral teachings and never interfered in government affairs.

This time I came to the Imperial Study to see Emperor Feng.

She had heard from the maid that the Emperor was handling government affairs until late at night, so she had thought of coming to remind him of the importance of his health. Unexpectedly, before she even entered the room, she heard Ning Que's accusation.

"Are you saying that Lin Xianhong beat the child without permission?"

"And, you used it as medicine to save Gu Yuan?"

"yes!"

“Nonsense… cough cough cough!”

"Mother!"

The Queen Mother sat down again and sipped her hot tea. Seeing Ning Que like this, her expression finally softened slightly, and she said slowly, "I have never forgotten Uncle Ning's contributions. It was his full support that made our mother and I where we are today. Five years ago, the battle nearly drained the Ning Palace of blood. Every time I think of it, I can't sleep at night. Now, how could I harm you?"

"That……"

"Lin Xianhong did come to see me." The Queen Mother looked helpless and sighed softly, "She asked me if I would save Gu Yuan if there was a way. Gu Yuan had just made military achievements and was a rising star, so naturally I wanted to save him. I didn't expect her to have the audacity to trick me. As the Crown Prince's consort, she dared to secretly abort the royal bloodline!"

I have been taking care of Lin Xianhong for the past two years, not only because I saved her, but also because she is the Crown Prince's Consort!

The Queen Mother always felt indebted to the Prince of Ning's Mansion.

The lineage of Prince Ning died fighting for the country, their blood staining the battlefield.

The palace fell into decay and was no longer the same as it once was.

She truly hated to see Lin Xianhong being bullied, so she defended her at every turn. She would even give her rewards every now and then to make her life easier. Unexpectedly, this favor only made her arrogant. This time, she was even more audacious, harming Prince Ning's bloodline!

The Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief.

"Forget it... Madam Yang."

"The old slave is here."

"Notify the Ministry of Rites to withdraw the reward to Lin Xianhong."

"promise!"

The Queen Mother turned her head away.

She originally wanted to grant Lin Xianhong an imperial decree.

Now it seems that none of that is necessary.

"I am old."

"The rest is up to you to handle."

"No matter what you do, I support you."

"Thank you, Queen."

Ning Que raised his hands and bowed deeply.

A decisive look flashed across his eyes.

Lin Xianhong boasted that the Queen Mother was her supporter.

But what about now?

He wanted to let Lin Xianhong know.

Everything she has was given by him!

He can take it back at any time!

…

"Now, are you satisfied?"

Emperor Feng looked at Ning Que's red eyes.

"I said it before, Lin Xianhong is not worth it."

"Now that you know the whole story, what do you want to do?"

"I have only one request."

"explain."

"Your Majesty, please allow me to divorce my wife!"

"Okay, I agree."

"And..." Ning Que raised his head and said firmly, "When I asked to marry Lin Xianhong, I did it openly and honorably, even in front of all the nobles in Chang'an. So if I divorce her today, I will do it openly and honorably!"

"Oh, I understand."

Emperor Feng showed a faint smile.

He naturally knew what Ning Que was thinking.

This is to humiliate Lin Xianhong and the Gu family!

However, this is all her own fault.

Ning Que paid too much for her.

But she was blind and didn't recognize her.

Emperor Feng had reminded her more than once to uphold her duties, but this time he had gone too far, brutally beating a member of the royal family to save his lover.

Who is Gu Yuan?

So what if he inherited the Tiger Marquisate and was ranked first?

Not even half as good as Ning Que!

"I can agree to everything you say." Emperor Feng looked at Ning Que and said righteously, "For all these years, I have always asked you to inherit the throne and serve the country. But you have repeatedly refused, always saying that you want to wait until you give birth to a child. Now, do you want me to wait another three years?"

"I am willing to inherit the title of king and serve my country!"

“Hahaha, okay!”

Emperor Feng laughed heartily.

Now he is facing internal and external troubles and he needs help.

In the court, four kings of different surnames pressed each other aggressively.

The three provinces and six ministries each had their own ulterior motives and pretended to obey but secretly disobeyed.

If Ning Que inherits the title of king, then things will be easy.

If they brothers join forces, they will surely achieve hegemony!

…

Ning Que was unmoved.

He wanted to fulfill his mother's last wish.

However, he eventually broke his promise.

In fact, he was very rebellious when he was young.

He was always unwilling to do what his father asked him to do.

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